Myriam Padua

Myriam Padua serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commanding Officer (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurement actions to sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, electronic assembly systems, and specialized engineering services that ensure operational readiness and cybersecurity resilience. Her work directly supports the Navy’s imperative to maintain technological superiority in airborne platforms and sensor networks, with a focus on rapid delivery of high-integrity, defense-grade solutions. Padua maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with industry leaders capable of delivering advanced aerospace and communications systems under stringent military specifications. These relationships are characterized by technical collaboration, compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, and a shared commitment to quality assurance and supply chain integrity. She routinely engages vendors with proven track records in producing classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI)-handling systems, ensuring alignment with Navy cybersecurity and export control mandates. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award strategy, she ensures all vendors meet rigorous performance and compliance standards regardless of size. Padua’s primary NAICS focus is on 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), reflecting her oversight of specialized construction and integration services for naval aviation facilities, including electromagnetic shielding, sensor installation, and secure infrastructure modifications. Her expertise lies at the intersection of physical infrastructure and mission-critical electronics, supporting the Navy’s integrated readiness objectives.